Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has issued a stern warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, cautioning him about what she describes as a looming government plan to arrest him due to his growing political influence and vocal opposition stance.
In recent statements and amid escalating tensions in Mt. Kenya politics, Kihara — a staunch ally of Gachagua — has repeatedly highlighted what she sees as targeted harassment against leaders aligned with the former DP.
While she has not detailed a specific new plot in public remarks tied directly to this warning, her comments align with broader accusations from Gachagua's camp that state machinery is being used to silence dissent ahead of future political contests.
Kihara, who has herself faced arrests and summons from the DCI in the past over allegations of incitement and offensive conduct linked to her support for Gachagua, has accused the government of fabricating charges to frustrate allies of the former Deputy President.
In mid-2025, she publicly claimed the state was weaponizing security agencies against Gachagua loyalists, a narrative that has persisted into 2026 amid ongoing friction.
The Naivasha legislator, who has firmly denied rumors of ditching Gachagua's camp and reaffirmed her loyalty despite reported pressures, appears to be sounding the alarm to Gachagua personally urging caution as his influence continues to rally supporters in the region.
Gachagua has been at the center of controversies, including allegations of attacks on him during church services in Othaya, where he and the United Opposition have demanded arrests of perpetrators and threatened nationwide protests if justice is not served.
Observers see Kihara's warning as part of the heightened rhetoric in the opposition space, where Gachagua's outspoken criticism of the government on issues ranging from economic policies to regional representation has made him a prime target for critics who accuse him of tribal mobilization.
Yet, his allies like Kihara frame it as retaliation for his refusal to back down and his push to consolidate Mt. Kenya support.
As political temperatures rise ahead of 2027, Kihara's message is clear: Gachagua's rising profile and unyielding influence could invite direct action from those in power.
Whether this warning stems from insider intelligence or serves as a rallying call to his base remains a matter of speculation, but it underscores the fragile alliances and high stakes in Kenya's current political landscape.
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